Turning On and Off Wireless – HP Notebook/Laptop – Enabling WiFi With HP Wireless Assistant

Summary. Some HP Laptop/Notebook Computers do not have a switch or function key for turning WiFi on and off. Instead, the HP Wireless Assistant software is used. Instructions. Unfortunately, the Turn Off / Turn On button within the HP Wireless Assistant isn’t visible unless there is a check next to “Independent controls for installed wireless… Continue reading Turning On and Off Wireless – HP Notebook/Laptop – Enabling WiFi With HP Wireless Assistant

Dell XPS 15z Laptop vs Apple MacBook Pro Notebook Computer Review Comparison – Separated at Birth?

Technology Summary. For anyone seeking a high-end performance notebook computer, the Dell XPS 15z laptop computer and Apple MacBook Pro would likely be on the list of systems to consider. Similar Price. Although the Dell XPS 15z has a retail price of about $1920 for the Core i7 configuration, the online sale price at the time… Continue reading Dell XPS 15z Laptop vs Apple MacBook Pro Notebook Computer Review Comparison – Separated at Birth?

Laptop Reliability Study is Unreliable

Technology > Apple Summary. In November 2009, SquareTrade.com released a report about laptop computer failures and ranked the findings by notebook computer manufacturer name. [PDF] Report Findings. According to the study, Apple notebook computers are of poorer quality and reliability than Asus, Toshiba, and Sony; at least by two percent (see chart). Report Unreliable. Take… Continue reading Laptop Reliability Study is Unreliable

Dell Adamo XPS 13 Thin Micro Compact Small Notebook

Technology Summary. Dell has announced the new Adamo XPS 13 notebook with an array of features. Design. To achieve the Adamo XPS’s 9.99mm1 thinness, Adamo engineers refined the traditional laptop design by cleverly relocating key components and fitting the keyboard inside the reinforced display when closed. Display. The Adamo XPS’s innovative design provides strength to… Continue reading Dell Adamo XPS 13 Thin Micro Compact Small Notebook